Local Archives - Page 56 of 102

City says Webster Combustion to add at least 41 new jobs in Winfield

Monday, October 30

Webster Combustion will add a minimum of 41 new jobs in Winfield, local officials announced Monday morning."This development includes $6 million in investments at the property and over $10 million in payroll additions over the next ten years to support the company’s expansion in its current manufacturing facility in... Read More.

Cowley Ambassador, Tigerette Dancer Kinzie Pappan crowned 91st Queen Alalah

Monday, October 30

Kinzie Pappan, a Cowley College ambassador and Tigerette dancer was crowned the 91st Queen Alalah Friday night inside the Robert Brown Theatre on the campus of Cowley College.Emma Badley, another Ark City High alum, was first runner-up.“I was shocked when they said my name," Pappan said in a news... Read More.

ACFD mourns passing of former chief Bobby Wolfe

Sunday, October 29

Former Ark City Fire Chief Bobby Wolfe died Thursday.“It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of Chief Bobby Wolfe,” the ACFD posted on it’s Facebook page Sunday night. “Chief Wolfe led the Arkansas City, KS Fire/EMS Department from 2012 to 2020 and left a lasting... Read More.

Arkalalah parade a go ‘rain or shine’ festival organizers announce Friday; Helicopter rides canceled

Friday, October 27

The Arkalalah Parade in Ark City is a go Saturday afternoon rain or shine, according to the festival's Facebook page Friday.The latest forecast has a cold, blistery Saturday in store for Ark City and rain chances of over 70 percent. Lows Saturday night might even drop... Read More.

AUDIO: Arkalalah Parade Grand Marshal, longtime Ark City educator David Stinemetz ready for Saturday

Thursday, October 26

Arkalalah 2023 is underway in Ark City and this year's parade grand marshal, longtime USD 470 high school educator David Stinemetz, is ready for it.Stinemetz, who went to his first Arkalalah in 1954 and since has taught generations of Ark City youth for 52 years and counting, told Bob... Read More.

Fall concert dedicated in memory of former Cowley College choir student

Wednesday, October 25

From RAMA PERRO/Cowley CollegeThe Cowley College choir and band members teamed to perform its fall concert in dedication to their friend and classmate, the late Hunter Stage, Wednesday in the Robert Brown Theatre.Stage passed away on September 7.“The choir has felt his absence through every rehearsal and yet has... Read More.

Henderson named Joe B. Avery Community Spirit Award recipient; Late Otis Morrow also honored

Wednesday, October 25

Robin Henderson was the recipient of the City of Arkansas City’s annual Joe B. Avery Community Spirit Award during a presentation held at USD 470’s Avery Learning Center Tuesday night.The evening also recognized the late Otis Morrow, whose family was presented with a Special Distinction in Community Service certificate... Read More.

‘Trunk-or-Treat’ returns to Southwestern College campus Sunday

Tuesday, October 24

Southwestern College Education Builders are providing a safe place for area youth to gather as they host their annual Trunk-or-Treat at the base of the college’s 77 Steps on Sunday, Oct. 29, from 3-6 p.m.There is no admission charge and the community is invited to attend.According to a press... Read More.

PLAYOFFS: Vikings secure home game, Abilene road trip for Ark City, 8-0 Burden draws Goessel

Monday, October 23

The Winfield Vikings football team will be home to start the first round of the Class 4A playoffs.Winfield's 34-26 against Augusta Friday night in the regular season finale improved WHS to 4-4 and secured the No. 8 seed and the final home playoff spot. The Vikings will host No.... Read More.

Pickett promoted to Master Police Officer

Friday, October 20

During the recent City Commission meeting, Arkansas City Police Officer Madison Pickett was recognized for her promotion to Master Police Officer.According to a news release from the police department Friday morning, MPO Pickett joined the ACPD in December 2018. She graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center on... Read More.

Creekstone opens onsite learning and childcare center for employees

Thursday, October 19

Creekstone Farms Premium Beef LLC, supplier of premium meats and Ark City’s largest employer, celebrated the grand opening of Walnut Valley Learning Center, its new onsite childcare facility, with a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday.The 20,000-square-foot center will accommodate more than 100 children of employees in a county facing a... Read More.

Joe B. Avery Community Spirit Award presentation slated for Tuesday evening in Ark City

Wednesday, October 18

The City of Arkansas City’s annual Joe B. Avery Community Spirit Award presentation will return on Tuesday, Oct. 24.A special awards presentation ceremony and reception will begin at 6 p.m. Oct. 24 at USD 470’s Avery Learning Center, 2500 N. 15th St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. This year’s... Read More.